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Real Madrid beat Roma 4-3 after trailing 3-1

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Real Madrid beat AS Roma 4-3 in the Champions League after trailing 3-1, thanks to three goals in the closing minutes. Carlos Espí, Endrick and Antonio Rüdiger scored in the comeback, according to reports from Cadena SER and Managing Madrid.

Real Madrid beat AS Roma 4-3 on Wednesday 14 October 2026 at Rome’s Olympic Stadium in the UEFA Champions League, after trailing 3-1. The Spanish club scored three goals in the closing minutes to turn the match around, according to Punch, citing Spanish radio station Cadena SER and specialist outlet Managing Madrid.

Marten de Roon opened the scoring for Roma before Donyell Malen scored twice in the second half. Real Madrid replied with goals from Carlos Espí, Endrick and Antonio Rüdiger to win and take all three points, Punch reports.

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